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Spawn Animations [Server] [Fabric/NeoForge]
Hostile mobs dig out of the ground or poof into existence when they spawn!
Quick answer
Which Spawn Animations [Server] [Fabric/NeoForge] release should I use?
Spawn Animations [Server] [Fabric/NeoForge] Release v1.11.5 targets 1.17.1, 1.21.2-Snapshot, 1.21 with Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Spawn Animations [Server] [Fabric/NeoForge] required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Spawn Animations [Server] [Fabric/NeoForge] Release v1.11.5 need?
Release v1.11.5. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
4 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Spawn Animations [Server] [Fabric/NeoForge] without breaking your instance.
Built for Spawn Animations [Server] [Fabric/NeoForge] Release v1.11.5. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Release v1.11.5. It targets 1.17.1, 1.21.2-Snapshot, 1.21 with Fabric, NeoForge, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Release v1.11.5. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Spawn Animations [Server] [Fabric/NeoForge] add?
Tschipcraft's Spawn Animations
A server-side data pack/mod for 1.17.x-26.2.x
➜ The data pack version of this mod can be found here
Features
Hostile mobs dig out of the ground or poof into existence when they spawn.
Works with: Zombies, Husks, Drowned, Skeletons, Strays, Bogged, Wither Skeletons, Spiders, Cave Spiders, Creepers, Endermen, Slimes, Magma Cubes, Zombified Piglins, Striders and Giants.
This mod is designed to be as unintrusive as possible. Hidden entities including their worn armor and tools will only be invisible and silent.
It is completely server-side, but can also be installed on the client for singleplayer worlds!
➜ For available settings and customization, take a look at the wiki
Demo GIFs

Installation
Download the mod and put the mod .jar file into your .minecraft/mods folder.
Install MidnightLib alongside Spawn Animations for a global settings menu across all worlds.
For hiding entities with emissive layers in 1.20.4 or below, and generally smoother animations, you may additionally install Pehkui.
To manage settings, reset, or uninstall the pack, use the command /trigger tschipcraft.menu or /function #tschipcraft:menu.
Compatibility
For Minecraft 1.14.x, 1.15.x or 1.16.x, you can use a legacy version.
Forge is only natively supported until Minecraft 1.21.5.
This data pack implements the Smithed and essential MC Datapacks Discord Server Conventions to ensure data pack compatibility.
For mod support, check out Spawn Animations Compats by Fyoncle.
External Links
Partner Offers
Want to buy Hytale or upgrade your edition? Use creator code Tschipcraft upon checkout for me to receive a commission! (The price for you stays the same)
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Spawn Animations [Server] [Fabric/NeoForge] by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1-snapshot
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds1.21.11-snapshot
3 loader builds1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.10
3 loader builds1.21.9-snapshot
3 loader builds1.21.9
3 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 51 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Spawn Animations [Server] [Fabric/NeoForge] versions and loaders
Release v1.11.5
spawnanimations-v1.11.5-mc1.17-26.2.9-mod.jar
24 Jun 2026
Release v1.11.4 for mc26.1.2
spawnanimations-v1.11.4+bump-mc1.17-26.1.x-mod.jar
10 Apr 2026
Release v1.11.4
spawnanimations-v1.11.4-mc1.17-26.1.1-mod.jar
3 Apr 2026
Release v1.11.3
spawnanimations-v1.11.3-mc1.17-1.21.11-mod.jar
9 Dec 2025
Release v1.11.2
spawnanimations-v1.11.2-mc1.17-1.21.10-mod.jar
10 Oct 2025
Release v1.11.2 for Forge
spawnanimations-v1.11.2-mc1.17-1.21.5-mod.jar
10 Oct 2025
Release v1.11.1
spawnanimations-v1.11.1-mc1.17-1.21.9-mod.jar
1 Oct 2025
Release v1.11.1 for Forge
spawnanimations-v1.11.1-mc1.17-1.21.5-mod.jar
1 Oct 2025
Release v1.11
spawnanimations-v1.11-mc1.17-1.21.8-mod.jar
6 Aug 2025
Release v1.10.3 for mc1.21.8
spawnanimations-v1.10.3+bump-mc1.17-1.21.8-mod.jar
20 Jul 2025
Release v1.10.3
spawnanimations-v1.10.3-mc1.17-1.21.7-mod.jar
4 Jul 2025
Release v1.10.2
spawnanimations-v1.10.2-mc1.17-1.21.6-mod.jar
21 Jun 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.